Chauna “CC the Geek” Lawson

CC the Geek is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and cosplayer from Washington, DC. Her activist work extends as far back as 2007 as a volunteer in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. She subsequently founded the Alternative Spring Break (@BSUASB) program at her alma mater, Bowie State University.

CC takes pride in using her platform to create safe spaces for Black and other marginalized cosplayers. She is the founder and CEO of HBCU Con, celebrating the influence and intersections of historically Black institutions and the geek community. She’s also a cohost, co-writer, and marketing strategist for Everybody Gets One podcast (@EverybodyGets01), and consultant for hire. CC has been cosplaying since 2015, and is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Speaker Details
Events of the Speaker
You might also love these events.
June 20, 2021
Join Chauna Lawson (aka CC the Geek) and TaLynn Kel as they discuss the evolution and future of cosplay.